Deputy Chief

City of Albuquerque • Albuquerque, NM

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Albuquerque Police Department deputy police chief is a sworn law enforcement officer position which reports directly to the chief of police. This posting is for a deputy chief vacancy in the Support Services Bureau. However, the chief of police may transfer a deputy chief to a different bureau or assignment without advanced notice in the best interest of the department. The deputy police chief assigned to the Support Services Bureau is responsible for overseeing the following department divisions: Communications, Fiscal, Personnel, Planning, Records, Metro Court, and the Police Academy. The Albuquerque Police Department employees approximately 1,500 employees with an annual budget of about $190 million. The department is under a court-approved settlement agreement with the United States Department of Justice. The deputy chief is expected to provide strong, reform-minded leadership as the department works to achieve and maintain compliance with the settlement agreement. This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing. This is an unclassified at-will position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in criminal justice related field
• Seven (7) years or more of experience in law enforcement management/supervision
• Ability to successfully pass a background investigation
• Ability to obtain a New Mexico Driver's License
• Ability to obtain a New Mexico Law Enforcement Certification: Must currently hold a law enforcement certification and be eligible to qualify for the New Mexico Law Enforcement Certification by Waiver course (Non-NM applicants)

Nice To Haves

• Preferably with a law enforcement agency within a major metropolitan area, at or above the rank of Captain/Commander or equivalent for at least three (3) of the seven (7) years
• Experience as a Deputy Chief or Chief of a police department
• Completion of Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command or the FBI National Academy

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, staffing, and directing police activities
• Coordinate, prepare, and administer the budget for the police department
• Aid in administration of departmental and divisional budgets
• Conduct administrative studies of management problems and concerns
• Develop comprehensive programs designed to effectively correct operational deficiencies
• Make recommendations on department performance ratings, disciplinary actions, and related matters
• Ensure the department meets objectives and goals set forth by city council
• Evaluate and develop department best training practices
• Represent the department at various meetings to promote the department's missions and goals in order to foster mutual trust between the community and the department

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager